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News••February 12, 2020
Plans Being Made for Vietnam Ceremony in Barnegat
Three years ago, Barnegat Township resident Thy (prounouced Tee) Cavagnaro began plans for yearly local commemorations of the Vietnam War. The groundwork for her initiative began when President…
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News••February 12, 2020
LBI Teachers Still Working Without Contract
The Long Beach Island Education Association has been working on an expired contract for 227 days and earlier this year entered into factfinding, the final step before super conciliation, which could…
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News••February 12, 2020
Shapiro Lobby Named at Hospital
The newly renovated lobby of Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center has been named the Morris L. Shapiro Lobby in recognition of the Shapiro family’s donation of more than 10 acres…
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Sports••February 12, 2020
Southern Regional Wrestlers Have to Go Through TRN for Another State Sectional Title
If the Southern Regional High School wrestling team was going to reach the NJSIAA South Jersey Group V championship, Toms River North was going to be standing in the way.
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Opinion•February 12, 2020
Maligning Mayor Called ‘Unfair and Divisive’
In the Feb. 5 edition, Ms. Bortner called for the recall of the mayor of Beach Haven due to manipulation of processes and granting of variances for the Victoria Rose and Morrison’s redevelopment…
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News••February 12, 2020
Public Comment Sought on State Climate Control Process
The state Department of Environmental Protection is launching a series of stakeholder forums as part of a collaborative rulemaking process in jump starting New Jersey Protecting Against Climate…
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Business••February 12, 2020
Food & Wine Says Harvey Cedars Shellfish ‘a Classic’
Food & Wine Magazine has named Harvey Cedars Shellfish Co. among five of the best classic restaurants in New Jersey. It is a monthly magazine published by Meredith Corp., featuring recipes, cooking…
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News••February 12, 2020
NJRP to Launch ‘Fighting for Solutions: Ending Overdose Crisis’ Public Campaign Tour This Spring
Together in collaboration with their sister organization, New Jersey Organizing Project, leaders of the New Jersey Resource Project are launching a public awareness tour called “Fighting for…
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Business••February 12, 2020
New Year, New Union
It was just 10 days, but it was a long 10 days. Union Market & Gallery co-owner Dani Corso revealed the renovations at the café and retail/art space this week that have resulted in an overall cleaner…
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Opinion••February 12, 2020
Love Is Much More Than Hearts and Flowers
Yes, the day is near – flowers, candy or something else? I’m 76 years old, yet still in love. When my wife walks into a room her smile will light up the whole room and make everyone feel great. But…
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News••February 12, 2020
LBI Kiwanis Sock Drive Goes Over 30,000 Mark
Since the Kiwanis of LBI “Happy Feet” New Sock Drive was started in 2016, the group has collected 30,245 pairs of socks, with 16,245 donated from last year’s campaign, according to drive coordinator…
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Opinion••February 12, 2020
Number Crunching: Don’t Give Trump Credit for Economy
About a week ago I was talking to a Holgate friend and neighbor about the Senate’s impeachment trial. She said she didn’t like the president’s words or behavior, but she supports him for what he has…
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News••February 12, 2020
REAL ID Now Available to Southern Ocean County Residents
Due to federal requirements, New Jersey will now offer two types of identification: REAL ID and standard ID. After Oct. 1, any traveler without a valid passport or other federally approved form of…
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News••February 12, 2020
Ocean County Launches ‘Helping Hand’ Program to Battle Opioid Crisis
A new county program called “Helping Hand” identifies and assists individuals struggling with substance use disorder (those who qualify) by giving them the opportunity to trade drug charges for drug…
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News••February 12, 2020
Richter Angers GOP Primary Opponents By Switching Districts
A game of political musical chairs is being played in South Jersey this winter.
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Columns••February 12, 2020
Property Scams Nothing New
Today many land frauds begin with a phone call or an email, and we feel they are part of modern life. But even at the beginning of the 20th century, there were many scams that involved South Jersey…
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News••February 12, 2020
Man Indicted for Shooting Incident in Tuckerton
Miguel Angel-Villegas, 29, of New Haven, Conn., has been indicted on 11 charges including attempted murder, kidnapping and unlawful possession of a firearm stemming from a Nov. 21 lawful stop of his…
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News••February 12, 2020
LBI School District Adds 3D Printer to Technology Toolbox
At the end of January, Long Beach Island Consolidated School District Superintendent Peter Kopack and teachers Shelley Smith and Cathy McBride presented at TECHSPO 2020, the 25th annual statewide…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2020
Art Notes February 12
Philadanco: The Philadelphia Dance Co. performs at the Stockton Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $33 for adults, $12 for children. A special fundraiser dinner and…
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News••February 12, 2020
Barnegat Police Employing Two Drones
Thanks to grant funds available through a New Jersey Division of Highway Safety program, the Barnegat Township Police Department recently obtained two drones, a DJI Matrice 210 and a DJI Mavic 2.
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2020
Learn About Washington’s Masonic Connection
Saturday, Feb. 22, marks the 288th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, and the “Founder of Our Country” is the subject of a presentation on that day at 1 p.m. at the Long Beach Island branch of…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 12, 2020
Our Gang Players Performing a Cabaret In Honor of Valentine’s Day
What good is sitting alone in your room?
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Sports••February 12, 2020
Southern Girls Bowlers Qualify for State Finals with Second-Place Effort
On the heels of the Southern Regional boys bowling team winning its first-ever NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV championship a week earlier, coach Ed Costa’s girls apparently showed up to Laurel Lanes in…
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Sports••February 11, 2020
Barnegat Boys Swim Team’s State Tournament Road Ends in Semifinals
After drawing the second seed for the NJSIAA South Jersey Group C tournament, Barnegat boys swim team coach Emily Cherry had to figure out a way to adjust her lineup so her Bengals could get by…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 11, 2020
Take a Virtual Trip to Patagonia Feb. 20
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City presents “Patagonia: A Journey to the End of the World” on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. The presenter is Rafael Morillo from MKT…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 10, 2020
‘Love of the Pine Barrens’ Focus of Feb. 15 Science Saturday
Nature photographer Albert Horner will visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on Feb. 15 to showcase his images of the Pine Barrens, this unique ecosystem that stretches…
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Arts & Entertainment••February 10, 2020
Maritime Museum Talk Focuses on Twin Lights
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven hosts its next monthly program on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern, also in Beach Haven.
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Columns••February 10, 2020
Coywolves Are Coming to Town, All Part of a Wild Canine Takeover
“Look, there’s a coyote crossing the road.”
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Arts & Entertainment••February 9, 2020
Jeff Reichert’s ‘American Factory’ Nominated for Academy Award
Locals who attended the Lighthouse International Film Festival on LBI last summer may recall the screening of “American Factory,” directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, and produced by Jeff…
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News••February 8, 2020
Details on Intracoastal Waterway Dredging Project Off LBI Coming in Spring
While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does plan on dredging the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway off Long Beach Island, there is no definitive start time, and the exact locations have not been set.
